While some schools are only just getting out for the summer, others start again in only about six weeks! For many kiddos, that means getting ready for their very first day of school EVER—an exciting yet nerve-inducing prospect. As always, the right book can help little ones wrap their heads around this transition before the … Continue reading Picture Books to Soothe the First Day of School Jitters
Let’s face it: adolescence isn’t an easy time for any of us. Learning to bridge the gap between “little kid” and “big kid” can be a tricky time: shifting social rules, more demanding schoolwork, and a growing understanding of the harsher realities of life. Add in larger, specific personal challenges—such as fleeing the effects of … Continue reading Useful Formulas for a Curious Life: Interview with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Hello, everyone! Today, we read School's First Day Of School, written by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson! This is a very cute story about how the first day of school can be nerve-wracking for everyone, even the school itself. One summer, they build a special building on an empty lot, and they name … Continue reading School’s First Day Of School (Adam Rex)
The Baby Bookworm 